What happened on November 20th?

Mexican Revolution begins

Author

Matthew Jones
November 20, 2024

1910 Mexican Revolution Begins

On November 20, 1910, Francisco Madero launched the Mexican Revolution. This was a crucial moment in Mexican history that led to a decade-long conflict that resulted in the overthrow of the longstanding dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and fundamentally reshaped Mexican society, politics, and land ownership. It had a far-reaching impact not only in Mexico but also on global political movements, particularly in terms of social justice, labor rights, and land reforms.

Postcard or print of a photo taken during the Mexican Revolution.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on November 20:

2015 ─ American civil defense analyst Jonathan Jay Pollard was released from prison, ending a controversial espionage case for Israel.

1992 ─ A massive fire erupted at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, causing extensive damage to the royal residence.

1969 ─ Native American activists began an occupation of Alcatraz Island, marking a crucial moment in indigenous rights activism.

1947 ─ The future Queen Elizabeth II married Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in a widely celebrated royal wedding.

1917 ─ Tanks were used effectively in warfare for the first time by British forces at the Battle of Cambrai.

1820 ─ The American whaling ship Essex was rammed by a sperm whale and subsequently sank, inspiring Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick.

1815 ─ Britain, Russia, Austria, and Prussia renewed the Quadruple Alliance to counter potential French aggression in post-Napoleonic Europe.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On November 20, we’re singing to:

Joe Biden (1942) ─ The 46th president of the United States and a prominent figure in American politics, serving over five decades in public office.

Robert F. Kennedy (1925) ─ A significant US politician and advocate for civil rights and social reform.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On November 20, we’re saying goodbye to:

Leo Tolstoy (1910) ─ Renowned Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, who left an indelible mark on literature with his explorations of Russian society and human nature.

Francisco Franco (1975) ─ Francisco Franco, fascist ruler of Spain who led the country as a dictator for nearly four decades following the Spanish Civil War.

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